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Minister for the Union: Expenditure

Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 January 2026UIN 108484

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2025 on Question 95787 on the Prime Minister, what is the estimated total departmental spend by his department to supporting the Minister for the Union in their role since th

Answered by Chris Ward

As set out in our response from 4th December 2025, budgets are allocated to departments, rather than specific ministerial roles. Departmental expenditure can be reviewed in the Cabinet Office’s published Annual Report and Accounts.

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